3) You will be sent a link to the safety test after going through a New Researcher training session - take it.

4) After taking the test, you will receive an email with your next steps. Either to retake the test or to come for a test review.

The training process is not done until you have reviewed the test with T. Grimsley and signed the SMFL Safety Test Review form.

5) Your card and existing tool certifications will be added to the system at this time.

Once you have your Researcher Badge, you may attend SMFL Chemical Training to upgrade your capabilities in the lab.

Steps to renew your expired safety badge

Class Safety Badge

The steps to renew a Class Badge are the same as getting your Class badge for the first time. The material is updated on a yearly basis.

1) Go to RIT's MyCourses 2) Look for the "SMFL Safety" course - if you don't see it, email T. Grimsley 3) Read and review the Class Safety training material listed in the contents section. It can also be found here as well. 4) Once you are familiar with this material, go to the quizzes section and take the current quarter's safety quiz. 5) The quiz will grade itself once you submit it. You must achieve a 97% or higher to pass.

You can review the feedback for all of your missed questions. Review this material and take the test again. Continue until you achieve a 97%.

6) Once you achieve a 97% or higher, your class safety badge will be placed in gowning. 7) Your badge is good for one year.